Empoli vs Spezia Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 14 Sep 2025

Serie B Betting Preview: Empoli vs Spezia

Empoli host Spezia in this Italian Serie B clash at Stadio Carlo Castellani, with kick-off set for 13:30 on Sunday 14 September. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and both predicted and confirmed lineups.

Our stake will be split when taking Spezia +0.25 at odds of -123 for this Asian Handicap bet. It means a return in the event of a draw but a bigger payout should the visitors claim a win against Empoli.

Empoli lost away from home in their last game. Reggiana won 3-1 at Stadio Mapei. The Tuscany side ended up with just 39% possession and had two shots on target, while Bohdan Popov was the goalscorer.

Spezia hosted Catanzaro at Stadio Alberto Picco in their previous game, ending in a 0-0 draw. Aquilotti had 45% of possession and one shot on goal.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Spezia have not lost any of the past six games against Empoli, with the last clash ending in a 2-2 Serie A draw at Stadio Carlo Castellani. The past 6 H2H meetings have featured four draws and two Spezia wins.

Serie B		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
12	Empoli	32	8	12	12	43	47	-4	43:47	36
19	Spezia	32	7	9	16	31	46	-15	31:46	30

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Empoli have 3 wins, 5 losses and 2 draws, averaging 1.3 goals from 3.6 shots on goal and 8.5 attempts. Guido Pagliuca's side have averaged 45.0% possession and 4.8 corners per game, with their opponents scoring 1.6 goals from 3.6 shots on goal, 8.6 attempts and 3.6 corners.

Top goalscorer Jacopo Fazzini has found the net 4 times, with Bohdan Popov and Tino Anjorin scoring 3 and 2 respectively. Liberato Cacace and Liam Henderson have been top assistors on 2, with goalkeeper Devis Vasquez keeping one clean sheet.

Spezia have 4 victories, 4 defeats and 2 draws, with an average of 1.4 goals from 7.0 attempts and 3.3 shots on goal. The Liguria outfit average 49.7% possession, 4.5 corners in their favour and 4.1 corners against, while conceding 1.2 goals from 7.9 attempts and 3.5 shots on goal.

Francesco Pio Esposito has top scored with 4, while Luca Vignali, Rachid Kouda and Gianluca Lapadula are next on 2. Salvatore Esposito, Rachid Kouda and Francesco Pio Esposito have managed 1 assists in the last 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Empoli confirmed lineup (3-4-2-1): Andrea Fulignati (GK), Marco Curto, Matteo Lovato, Joseph Ceesay, Andrea Ghion, Lorenzo Ignacchiti, Gerard Yepes, Franco Carboni, Salvatore Elia, Bogdan Popov, Stiven Shpendi.

Spezia confirmed lineup (3-5-2): Diego Mascardi (GK), Przemyslaw Wisniewski, Petko Hristov, Antonio Candela, Ales Matějů, Ádám Nagy, Salvatore Esposito, Francesco Cassata, Pietro Beruatto, Gabriele Artistico, Vanja Vlahovic.

Empoli vs Spezia Prediction & Betting Tips

From our key match prediction to corners advice, correct score pick and a builder tailored for value — our Empoli vs Spezia betting tips covers it all.

Match Prediction

Wager on Spezia +0.25 on the Asian Handicap at -123 for this Serie B game. We’re keen on their prospects of outperforming their match winner price and this wager looks like good value.

The latest Serie B injuries and suspensions can affect the overall outcome and we use this information as well as the form guide. The same applies to the stats so that we can get the best understanding of how things might pan out.

Key Empoli vs Spezia league stats:

• The +0.25 line has been covered by Spezia in 9 of their last 10 games on the road.
• The +0.25 line has been covered by Spezia in 17 of their last 20 games on the road.
• The +0.25 line has been covered by Spezia in 2 consecutive games on the road.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Empoli in 6 consecutive games against Spezia.

The top bookmakers are estimating that there is a 55.2% likelihood of this pick landing a return. After careful examination, our experts calculate this probability to be somewhere between 60-65%. It is therefore regarded as a value bet.

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Our Match Prediction

Spezia Asian Hcp +0.25 @ -123 Bet Now

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Correct Score Prediction

Empoli 0 - 1 Spezia

We’ve picked out a correct score of 1-0 being landed by Spezia. You can secure odds of +380 and this provides an alternative way to place a wager.

Corners Prediction

Empoli To Have Most Corners -102

On average, Empoli have had 6.20 corners in the past 5 games, with Spezia managing an average of 2.60 corners in the previous 5 matches. Odds of -102 look attractive for Empoli to come out on top in the Corner Match bet.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Empoli

Total

8.40 4.80 3.60

Home

8.00 3.70 4.30

Away

9.70 4.50 5.20

Spezia

Total

8.60 4.50 4.10

Home

8.80 5.00 3.80

Away

8.40 4.40 4.00

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

+106

Under 9.5

-152

Empoli Corners

Over 4.5

-105

Under 4.5

-135

Spezia Corners

Over 4.5

-108

Under 4.5

-133

Most Corners

1

+106

X

+575

2

+102

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Empoli vs Spezia Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

If you want to back Empoli to win this Serie B clash, then the bookies have priced them up at +185 on the 1x2 market. Spezia are available at betting odds of +160 and the draw is +195.

Spezia can be backed alternatively on the Draw No Bet market and that means getting -133. However, if you want insurance on the underdogs instead, Empoli are -108.

The Total Goals price implies that Under 2.5 is the most likely result in this contest. An alternative approach is playing the BTTS market and going for the -161 about Both Teams to Score No.

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Full-Time Result

1

+185

X

+195

2

+160

Half-Time Result

1

+260

X

-106

2

+240

Double Chance

1X

-233

12

-294

X2

-278

Draw No Bet

1

-108

2

-133

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp +0.25

-156

2 Hcp -0.25

+114

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-233

Over 2.5

+160

Both Teams to Score

Yes

+114

No

-161

Empoli have collected five losses, three draws and two victories in the past 10 home matches, scoring an average of 0.90 goals per game and conceding 1.60.

Spezia have six draws, three wins and one loss in the last 10 away matches, recording an average of 1.50 goals per game and conceding 0.80.

The most recent Stadio Carlo Castellani meeting saw Empoli draw 2-2 with Spezia. Each of the past 3 H2H games at Stadio Carlo Castellani have finished in a draw.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Empoli Home Stats		2-3-5	2.50	0.90	1.60	5	5	5	5
Spezia Away Stats		3-6-1	2.30	1.50	0.80	4	6	5	5

• W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
• G = Avg. Goals
• GF = Avg. Goals For
• GA = Avg. Goals Against
• O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
• U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
• B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
• B-No = Matches BTTS No

Empoli vs Spezia Lineups & Team News

Know who’s in and who’s out for Empoli vs Spezia before making your bets. Stay in the know with our predicted and confirmed Serie B lineups and the latest on injuries.

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